Squad sheets: Aston Villa v Chelsea

This has the potential to be an awkward fixture for Chelsea. Carlo Ancelotti is without Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Saloman Kalou and Alex for a trip to a stadium where Chelsea have generally struggled. Villa, who will again be without the injured Gabriel Agbonlahor, should have plenty of motivation after Chelsea won 7-1 at Stamford Bridge last season and also defeated them 3-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals a couple of weeks later. Much could depend on whether the rejuvenated Emile Heskey can continue his excellent recent form. Stuart James